Samuel Johnson celebrations planned
SEPTEMBER 22 will see once again a major event in the Lichfield Calendar – the Samuel Johnson Birthday Weekend Celebrations.For Johnsonians, this is the occasion to welcome the incoming president, who...
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LICHFIELD celebrated the 304th birthday of the city's most famous son today (Saturday). The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum marked the occasion with a day of cake, ceremony and activities. And...
View ArticleCelebrate World Book Night at Lichfield's Samuel Johnson...
BOOK lovers will be delighted by a special event taking place in the centre of Lichfield tonight. World Book Night, from 4.30pm on April 23, will see the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum host a free...
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AN EMINENT neuroscientist who is a world-renowned expert on the treatment of multiple sclerosis is to become the new president of the Johnson Society.Professor Dr T 'Jock' Murray will be installed in...
View Article2014 Lichfield Heritage Weekend: timetable for events on the...
Heritage Weekend timetable for Market Square on Saturday, September 20Entertainment12 noon – Samuel Johnson Celebrations12.45pm – Intimate Theatre perform All You Never Knew About Dr Johnson1.30pm –...
View ArticleDiscover Lichfield's hidden past and raise a glass to Dr Johnson...
LICHFIELD Heritage Weekend later this month will be a chance to explore interesting buildings and discover the city's hidden histories.The event – which encompasses Dr Johnson's 305th birthday – takes...
View ArticleInvitation to Dr Samuel Johnson's 305th birthday party in...
THE Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum is celebrating the birthday of Lichfield's most famous son with a free slice of cake for all visitors and activities throughout the day this Saturday (September...
View ArticleLichfield celebrates Dr Samuel Johnson's 305th birthday
LICHFIELD has celebrated the birthday of our most famous son in style.Despite this morning's intermittent drizzle, crowds gathered to watch the traditional civic ceremony in honour of Dr Samuel Johnson...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: Lichfield marks Dr Samuel Johnson's 305th birthday
Gallery created by Lichfield Mercury
View ArticleArt and history workshops at Samuel Johnson birthplace in...
HOT on the heels of last month's successful celebrations for Dr Johnson's 305th birthday, the city's museum in his name has launched a new programme of events.The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum will...
View ArticleSamuel Johnson celebrations planned
SEPTEMBER 22 will see once again a major event in the Lichfield Calendar – the Samuel Johnson Birthday Weekend Celebrations.For Johnsonians, this is the occasion to welcome the incoming president, who...
View ArticleHundreds flock to Samuel Johnson birthday celebration
LICHFIELD celebrated the 304th birthday of the city's most famous son today (Saturday). The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum marked the occasion with a day of cake, ceremony and activities. And...
View ArticleLichfield father and son re-write dictionary to help dyslexic...
TWO of the UK's leading dyslexia experts are launching an alternative version of the dictionary in a bid to make the English language more accessible to those with the learning difficulty.Lichfield...
View ArticleSamuel Johnson celebrations planned
SEPTEMBER 22 will see once again a major event in the Lichfield Calendar – the Samuel Johnson Birthday Weekend Celebrations.For Johnsonians, this is the occasion to welcome the incoming president, who...
View ArticleHundreds flock to Samuel Johnson birthday celebration
LICHFIELD celebrated the 304th birthday of the city's most famous son today (Saturday). The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum marked the occasion with a day of cake, ceremony and activities. And...
View ArticleJohnson Society winter lectures return to Lichfield
THE Johnson Society's winter lectures are returning by popular demand this winter.The lectures are organised to give an insight into the life and times of Lichfield's most famous son, Dr Samuel...
View ArticleLichfield's Samuel Johnson museum to open doors for city's...
THE Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum will be open during the city's Christmas lights event on Sunday, November 23.The Market Square museum will be open from 3.30-6pm, providing activities and festive...
View ArticleFestive fun a-plenty at Lichfield's Christmas weekend
THOUSANDS of shoppers and visitors were treated to festive fun a-plenty at Lichfield's Christmas Festival Weekend.The fun-packed weekend (December 6-7) saw people get involved in festive activities...
View ArticleJohnson Society's winter lectures back by popular demand
THE Johnson Society's winter lectures are returning by popular demand this winter.The lectures are organised to give an insight into the life and times of Lichfield's most famous son, Dr Samuel...
View ArticleJohnson Society's winter lectures to delve into life of...
THE Johnson Society's winter lectures start on January 25.Back by popular demand, the lectures are organised to give an insight into the life and times of Lichfield's most famous son, Dr Samuel...
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